Small home · Licensed for 6 · Granada Hills
Andrew's Boarding Care
17441 Hiawatha Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344Licensed since 2024
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 2 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, OF WHICH ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN ONLY IN EITHER ROOM #5 OR IN ROOM #6. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (2).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Andrew's Boarding Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,900a month to start
Likely $4,000–$6,050
From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,900likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,900likely $4,000–$6,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,000–$6,200
- $4,900
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$9,400
- $7,400
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,500
8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$7,400.
- Grant Serenity of Granada HillsGranada Hills · 0.6 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Alaga HomesNorthridge · 1.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Balboa Senior LivingGranada Hills · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Alalik Care HomeGranada Hills · 2.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Healthy Life Service FacilityNorth Hills · 2.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Aurora Home for SeniorsGranada Hills · 2.5 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Breath of Sunshine PlusNorthridge · 2.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Senior ResidenceChatsworth · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
17441 Hiawatha Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Northridge Hospital Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.9 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #197610590 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20251 state visit · 1 document
Aug 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/13/2025 at 8:50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gina Saucedo conducted an unannounced, Annual Inspection and met with Violeta Tafatac, Caregiver. The licensee Arceli Andrade arrive about an hour later. LPA asked for the census, staff and resident files. The licensee arrived about an hour later. The physical plant was toured inside and out at 9:55am. Living/Dining Room Area: LPA Saucedo observed the living room furniture to be clean and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature between 75 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit with a large television. There is another refrigerator in the dining hall area. There is a fireplace that is covered. Bedrooms: There are seven (7) bedrooms. Six (6) are used for residents and one (1) for a staff. In the hallway, there is a pantry filled with extra linen. LPA observed rooms to have bedding sheets, pillowcase, blankets, nightstands, televisions, and sufficient lighting for each of the resident’s room. There are four (4) bedrooms that have a private bathroom. Bathrooms: There are five (5) bathrooms that were toured and checked to make sure bathrooms were clean and in good repair. The hot water temperatures were measured within regulations of 108 degrees. The showers have non-slip bathmats and grab bars. Medications were kept in a locked pantry at the entrance of the facility on your left-hand side. All medications were properly labeled and inaccessible to residents. The first aid kit and the files are kept also in this pantry. LIC 809C-continued Kitchen Area: LPA inspected the kitchen area. There is one (1) refrigerator which was clean and in good operation in this area. LPA observed sufficient supply of seven (7) day non-perishable and perishable foods in the cabinets. The knives/sharps are in the kitchen on your right-hand side, inaccessible to the residents. The telephone line is on the counter. There is one (1) fire extinguisher fully charged and dated July-2025. Outside: LPA toured the outside area. LPA observed a covered shaded area for residents and appropriate outdoor furniture. The facility has no bodies of water on the premises. There is one gate that is unlocked leading to the outside area towards the street. The washer and dryer are located inside next to the kitchen area. The chemicals are in this area inaccessible to the residents. The carbon monoxide and the smoke detector were tested, and they were operable, interconnected. There is no garage but there is two locked doors and inaccessible to the residents. This area has extra wheelchairs, bedding for the residents. There is a signal system for the facility. At the time of the visit, there was two (2) staff providing services. Administration: The Liability Insurance was reviewed and will be renewed on 12/2025. There are several Covid 19 signs on the wall, hygiene sanitation signs, and the Ombudsman sign against the walls of the facility, YES, Emergency Disaster Plan, Theft and Loss Policy, Facility Sketch, and Personal Rights An exit interview was conducted, no citation(s) were issued, and a copy of this report was given to the Licensee/Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Sep 11, 2024Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection with the applicant representative/administrator, Araceli Andrade and staff, Violeta Tagactac. A Change in Ownership (CHOW) Application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on February 23, 2024. A fire clearance was approved on August 14, 2024 for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident, for a total capacity of six. The applicant is also requesting a hospice waiver to retain two (2) residents. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector are dual and inter-connected. There are two additional carbon monoxide detectors installed in the living room and in the hallway. The facility has one fire extinguisher stationed in the kitchen. The charge date is 05/10/24. A tour of the physical plant was initiated at approximately 10am, after the Component III power point presentation was held. The following was observed: KITCHEN: The facility has a Kitchen area that is equipped with a refrigerator, toaster oven, stove/oven and sink. There were adequate supplies of perishable and nonperishable food and dining ware to accommodate a maximum capacity of six (6). Knives are kept locked in a kitchen drawer. BEDROOMS: There are a total of seven (7) bedrooms in the facility. Six (6) bedrooms are designated for resident use. One (1) bedroom designated for staff. All six bedrooms are private. The bedridden fire clearance is approved for one (1) resident at any time for either room #5 or #6 (per STD 850). The applicant furnished the resident bedrooms with beds, night stand, chairs, dresser, bedding and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient lighting and closet space. BATHROOMS: The facility has five (5) bathrooms. The bathrooms were observed to have the proper fixtures, grab bars, and non-skid mats. The hot water delivered in the bathrooms measured between 105-107 degrees. COMMON AREAS: These included the living room and dining room areas. The living room is furnished with a couch, recliners and television. The dining room is furnished with a dining room table to seat six (6). The fireplace in the dining room is properly screened. No key or fireplace tools present. Floors were mopped and clean. Hallways and passageways clear of obstruction. LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room is located adjacent to the kitchen. Cleaning supplies are kept in a locked cabinet. Emergency food supply are kept in another cabinet, separate from the cleaning supplies. MEDICATIONS: Medications and medication records are kept locked in a closet by the entrance. 1st aid kit and manual also maintained with medications in the same closet. STAFF/RESIDENT RECORDS: Staff and resident records are also maintained in the medication closet by the front entrance. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: The driveway, passageways and entrance to the home was clear of obstruction. All entry and exit doors have a functional auditory alert when the doors open. The backyard of the facility has a patio area and sufficient yard space. No swimming pool or any bodies of water on the property. There is no garage, but there are two locked storage spaces located at the front. Old/previous facility records are kept locked in one storage space. Excess wheelchair, bed/furniture, kept locked in the other storage space. COMPONENT III: In addition to the Pre-Licensing inspection, a Component III power point presentation was held prior to the walk through. Pursuant to Title 22, Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, the facility's physical environment appears to be compliant and ready for licensure. CAB will be advised and a copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2024
Aug 21, 2024Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 3 COMP II Participants: Name - Arceli Andrade CEO/Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On August 21, 2024, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of the following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-Licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 21, 2024
License holder
Andrew's Boarding Care LLC, licensed since 2024.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2024, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2024, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Andrew's Boarding Care
Is Andrew's Boarding Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Andrew's Boarding Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Andrew's Boarding Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Andrew's Boarding Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Andrew's Boarding Care cost?
$4,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,050. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 232 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,151 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 232 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Andrew's Boarding Care take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Andrew's Boarding Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is 2.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Andrew's Boarding Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Andrew's Boarding Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ANDREW'S BOARDING CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #197610590. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Andrew's Boarding Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 12, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,750On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,750 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,800 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,800 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,600 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,700On the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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